Pupillin is a village in the Arbois commune of the greater Jura department of eastern France. The red soils of Pupillin produce distinctly light, earthy, mineral-driven reds - this being of Pinot Noir from Benoît Bedoz, a 10-generation family domaine. Cultivated using no chemicals, fermented with ... View Post
2014 could mark the end of an era, or perhaps just the beginning of new things. 3 years, 4 harvests, each so unique I sometimes feel like the only common thread is that I spent them all with Winemaker Michael Lundeen at Walnut City Wineworks. 2011 was my debut vintage, as well as a difficult ... View Post
This wine has been my imaginary summer jam. I picture rolling it out at just about every occasion, for no reason other than we should all be drinking more good, decade-old Muscadet. Unfortunately, at around 30 bucks, it's a bit too pricey to pour with Vinho Verde-like irreverence. On the other hand, ... View Post
It's raining. And it's hot. I threw my backpack on and hastily pedaled the mile from work to home, fat raindrops soaking the skirt of my dress and gliding into my leather shoes. When I opened the door, I wasn't greeted with the familiar, quiet darkness of foyer, or even Eli's lithe slip out the ... View Post
If there was a gorgeous, fragrant and wonderful plant for sale at the florist that just happened to look exactly like poison ivy, I wouldn't be shocked if it didn't sell very well. People tend to be wary of the unknown, especially those unknown things they think they know everything about. "I'll ... View Post
